RN Registered Nurse Trauma Program Manager

Location :

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift :

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Worker Type : Regular

Exemption Status : Yes

Job Summary :

Were working to create a national model for improving health. Today were focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health inside and out. Through professional growth quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration weve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets develop their practice and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding lasting career with impact.

Job Duties :

The RN Trauma Program Manager oversees personnel and daily operations related to the trauma program including administration implementation communication and strategy. Responsible for developing implementing and evaluating all aspects of the hospitals trauma program. This includes managing nursing staff improving patient care flow coordinating care systems and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth program operations. Works in partnership with the Trauma Medical Director and Physician Liaisons to provide administrative and medical staff support. Organizes programs and activities in line with the organizations mission and goals. Develops new programs or expands existing ones to support the organizations strategic direction. Implements and manages changes and interventions to achieve program goals and initiatives.

This role is full-time 40 hours weekly 8 am to 4 : 30 pm. A Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required plus a minimum of 3 years Managing People Processes or Projects and a minimum of 3 years previous RN work experience are required. Trauma Certification will be required within 3 years of hire.

Candidate must have evidence of qualifications including educational preparation certification and clinical experience in the care of injured patients. Measures of competency for TPMs can include :

• Three (3) years as an RN at a trauma center in the care of the injured patient
• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (STN-ATCN) certification and / or faculty within 3 years of hire.
• Alternatively to the Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (STN-ATCN) within 3 years attainment and maintenance of an advanced certification by an accredited organization such as the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) will be accepted. Examples of advanced certifications include TCRN CEN CPEN CCRN PCCN CPN CFRN and CNRN.

Benefits at Geisinger :

We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one including :

Job Duties :

Position Details :

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education :

Bachelors Degree-Nursing (Required) Masters Degree- (Preferred)

Experience :

Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required) Minimum of 3 years-Managing people processes or projects (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s) :

Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses required within 3 years (STN-ATCN) - Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RNState of Pennsylvania

Skills :

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients our members our students our Geisinger family and our communities.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one including vision dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1